Smoke on the River

Barbecued Spare RibsDo you like to barbecue? Do you think your barbecue is the best? Come on down to Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia and put it to the test! The Tri-Cities Business Association is hosting the Copper Basin’s 1st annual Smoke on the River barbecue contest on September 24 and 25, 2010. Barbecue chefs will begin smoking their food on Friday, September 24 at 4 PM. The evening will progress with bluegrass music at 7 PM. The event starts to heat up on Saturday, September 25 at 3 PM as the judges begin their jobs of picking the best of 5 different categories. Awards will be given at 5 PM followed by music and dancing.

Awards will be given in these 5 food categories: Beef Brisket, Ribs, Pork Butt, Chicken, and desserts. Contest is open to backyard grillers only – no professionals.

Call (423) 496-9000 for more information on this event.

1st Annual Copper Basin River Fest

Rubber DuckiesFor just $5 you can enter the Rubber Ducky Race at the McCaysville City Park on August 21, 2010 at 2 PM. Everyone who enters the race will get a rubber ducky that you will launch into the river at McCaysville City Park and the first one to reach the finish line at the Old Steel Bridge wins the race!

Prizes for winning are as follows:

1st Place – $25 and a prize
2nd Place – $20 and a prize
The first 10 to cross the finish line will receive a special gift.

This day of fun is being sponsored by the Tri Cities Business Association. Call 706-492-6014 if you would like more information or to register for the race.